Methods and kits for use in preventing restenosis
AssigneeCorazon Technologies, Inc.
InventorBrent R. Constantz
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Abstract
Methods and kits are provided for at least inhibiting the progression of, if not preventing, restenosis in a host. In the subject methods, a vascular site is contacted, usually flushed, with a solution having a pH that is less than about 4, e.g. a hydrochloric acid. The subject methods find use in applications where the prevention of restenosis is desirable, including angioplasty applications, and may be used in combination with other treatment modalities, e.g. stents, and the like.
Claims16
In a method of treating a vascular disease condition, the improvement comprising:
- contacting a vascular site of a host suffering from said condition with a solution having a subphysiologic pH.
A method for at least slowing the progression of restenosis at a vascular site of a host, said method comprising:
- contacting said vascular site of a host with a solution having a subphysiologic pH.
A method for at least slowing the progression of restenosis at a vascular site of a patient, said method comprising:
- contacting said vascular site with a hydrochloric acid solution having a pH of less than about 4.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.